‘Bedroom Tax’ protesters take to the streets of Hastings

AROUND one hundred people took part in a demonstration against the introduction of the ‘bedroom tax’ on Saturday (March 16) in the town centre.

By The Newsroom

Published 18th Mar 2013, 13:43 BST

Labour's candidate for MP, Sarah Owen, pictured at the protest on Saturday (16th March).

The housing benefit change coming into effect from April, affecting hundreds of local residents, will mean those who are classed as having a spare bedroom will see a reduction in benefit payment.

This applies to working aged tenants, aged under 61 in April 2013, in social housing.

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